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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1889

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Grafton Police Court. ON Tuesday, before the P.M. and Mr. G. W. Neale

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 19 January 1889 · page 3

An individual arrested the previous day, supposed to be of unsound mind, was discharged. The patient, who spoke rationally, stated that the combined effects of sun and beer had caused him…

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Grafton Land Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1889 · page 2

THE court opened on Friday last. The following business was dealt with:- For inquiry as to bona fides on c.p's.:— William B. Jones, 610 acres, parish Hassan. So…

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Grafton Land Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 22 January 1889 · page 2

THE court opened on Friday last. The following business was dealt with:- For inquiry as to bona fides on c.p's,:- William B. Jones, 640 acres, parish Hassan. So…

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Our C.p.s. Court of Enquiry. Boat Harbour, November 15Th, [?]

North Coast Times · Friday 25 January 1889 · page 2

CAPT. DAVIES appeared as Commissioner to enquire into certain charges of “general incompetency” which had been laid against A. J. Kingsmill,…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 8

YESTERDAY before the P.M., Mr. E. M. Ryan and Dr. Campbell. An individual, on remand, supposed to be of unsound mind, was, on the recommendation of Dr…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 3

ON Tuesday, before the P.M., and Mr. E. P. Samson, J.P. Henry Gunthorpe, licensee of the Tattersall's hotel, was summoned for having on Sunday, 13th…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 3

ON Tuesday, before the P.M., and Mr. E. P. Samson, J.P. Henry Gunthorpe, licensee of the Tattersalls hotel, was summoned for having on Sunday, 13th…

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Lawrence Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 8

ON Monday, before the P.M., Messrs. M'Bride, M'Phereon and Shields, J's.P. John Noonan, charged with allowing gambling on his licensed premises. Two charges. Fined…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 8

YESTERDAY before the P.M., Mr. E. M. Ryan and Dr. Campbell. An individual, on remand, supposed to be of unsound mind, was, on the recommendation of Dr…

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Lawrence Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 8

ON Monday, before the P.M., Messrs. M'Bride, M'Pherson and Shields, J's.P. John Noonan, charged with allowing gambling on his licensed premises. Two charges. Fined…

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Wardens Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 8

ON Wednesday before Mr. A. L. M'Dougall, District Warden. Suspension of work was granted to J. W. Rodgers and party, for gold-mining lease, No. 130, Mann…

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Wardens Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1889 · page 8

ON Wednesday before Mr. A. L. M'Dongall, District Warden. Suspension of work was granted to J. W. Rodgers and party, for gold-mining lease, No. 130, Mann…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 2 February 1889 · page 3

ON Tuesday, before the P.M., and Mr. J. O'Keeffe, J.P. Patrick O'Shea was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Copmanhurst on 26th inst., and…

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Grafton Police Court. ON Thursday, before Mr. A. L. McDougall, P. M. Alleged Cattle Stealing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 2 February 1889 · page 8

John Bennett was charged with stealing two bullocks, the property of C.G. Tindal, of Ramornie. Constable Jones, stationed at Grafton, deposed that on 27th inst. he went to accused's house at…

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Grafton Police Court. ON Thursday, before Mr. A. L. M'Dougall, P.M. Alleged Cattle Stealing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 2 February 1889 · page 8

John Bennett was charged with stealing two bullocks, the property of O. G. Tindal, of Ramornie. Constable Jones, stationed at Grafton, deposed that on 27th inst, he went to accused's house at…

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Grafton Police Court. ON Tuesday, before the P.M., and Mr. J. O'Keeffe, J.P.

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 2 February 1889 · page 3

Patrick O'Shea was charged with being, drank and disorderly at Copmanhurst on 26th inst., and was fined 10s or 48 hours. On a second charge of using obscene language he was fined 20s or seven…

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Grafton Small Debts Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 5 February 1889 · page 2

J. REID V. A. FINLAYSON, claim of £2 1s for building material supplied to defendant. Mr. Norrie for plaintiff. It appeared that defendant ordered timber for…

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Grafton Small Debts Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 5 February 1889 · page 2

J. REID V. A. FINLAYSON, claim of £2 1s for building material supplied to defendant. Mr. Norrie,for plaintiff. It appeared that defendant ordered timber for…

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Maclean Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 8

ON Thursday, before the P.M. and Mr. Alex. Ross. Chas. Roderick v. Jules Peno, sureties of the peace.—Postponed to next court. Clara Spicer v. Chas. Roderick, similar charge.—…

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Grafton Police Court

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1889 · page 5

ON Wednesday before Mr. W. A. Smith, J.P. A first offender for drunkenness was cautioned and discharged. On Thursday, before Mr. E. M. Ryan, J.P…

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